For instance, in the United States, orthodontists get at least another year of training in a form of fellowship, the so-called 'Craniofacial Orthodontics', to receive additional training in the orthodontic management of craniofacial anomalies. (wikipedia.org)

He founded the first school and college of orthodontics, organized the American Society of Orthodontia in 1901 which became the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in the 1930s, and founded the first orthodontic journal in 1907. (wikipedia.org)

In this retrospective study, researchers evaluated the long-term prevalence of gingival recession after orthodontic movement of the mandibular incisors, maxillary premolars, and maxillary first molars. (ada.org)

Palatal Acrylic with bite plate Modified Adams clasps on first premolars Labial bow across incisors Finger springs against first molars In this appliance, the fingers springs are the main component which act against the 1st molars to move them distally. (wikipedia.org)

Headgear needs to be worn approximately 12 to 22 hours a day to be truly effective in correcting the overbite, and treatment is usually anywhere from 6 to 18 months in duration, depending on the severity of the overbite and how much a patient is growing. (wikipedia.org)

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Benefits associated with orthodontic treatment include a reduction in the susceptibility to caries, periodontal disease and temporomandibular joint dysfunction, whilst also improving speech and masticatory function. (wikipedia.org)

This is because orthodontic appliances accumulate plaque and combining this with a high carbohydrate diet and poor oral hygiene can result in extensive decalcification of the teeth and accelerated bone loss if you try to move the teeth when there is active gingivitis and periodontal disease. (wikipedia.org)